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    Pho Basil

    4.1 (233 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Venus A.

    Ordered thru DoorDash today as me and husband is lazy to go out. First the Vietnamese coffee was not inside plastic bag and handed separately it was not sealed and worst part is not full??? Would u think I will drink?? NO!!!( I send issue to DoorDash) Second the fried chicken is so pale it's like they just did the first fry and dumped to container looks is not appealing at all I tried one no taste and no texture of crunch. Third was my sandwich seems like they ran out of sandwich wrap exposing both ends of sandwich.... This was our first favorite since this is the first Vietnamese restaurant we've tried when we moved here but today's order and with food quality not anymore. The pork and shrimp noodles salad is just okay. I'm just dissatisfied for today's order.

    Unacceptable that they thought these bean sprouts were still good to serve
    Corinna T.

    I've heard about this place from family and friends so I finally decided to give it a try. With our favorite pho restaurant closing last year I've been on the hunt to find something similar in taste and conveniently close. We got our food to go, not my #1 choice, and I made sure to order a large Pho Tai (noodles & rare steak) to share with my toddler. I don't prefer ordering to go as the portions don't seem nearly as comparable as you'd get in person. Then once you're home if something is wrong or missing you're kind of SOL. Upon opening my to go box immediately I was disappointed in the color of my bean sprouts. They were gray and dark brown with very few still in decent shape to eat. These should have been tossed days ago. Growing up in a Vietnamese household where my grandma was making pho frequently I know what quality ingredients should look like. And on top of that I got ONE packet of hoisin sauce, ONE! I feel they should adjust how many packets to provide based on the size of the pho being ordered. Remember, I got a large. All in all, after eating my pho with the few edible bean sprouts surprisingly I enjoyed it. Broth was better than all the other places I've tried and rare steak was nice and thin. However, noodles were overcooked so as I'm trying to grab with my chopsticks it's literally breaking each time. Nonetheless, I managed to still slurp all of it up. I don't recommend placing an order to go but I'd like to come dine in down the road.

    Lots of seating
    Victoria T.

    Came by at around 5:30pm on a weekday and it was pretty empty inside besides one small party. Decided to do a to-go order of the vermicelli bowl with grilled pork, shrimp and egg roll. Lots of fresh veggies came with it and lots of grilled pork! Just one egg roll comes with it. I enjoyed it and would come back if I'm ever in the area.

    Grilled pork, shrimp & eggroll vermicelli noodle
    Susan B.

    A solid Vietnamese restaurant in my area. Came here twice on a weeknight and they were not busy. Grilled pork, shrimp and eggroll vermicelli noodle: Pretty average pork vermicelli bowl. Comparable to other places. Crispy taro seafood salad: Very interesting salad, in a good way. The taro was crispy. Great texture throughout. Refreshing as well. Crispy noodle with vegetables and beef: The noodle was not crispy at all. Beef was a bit overcooked. Grilled pork Vietnamese sandwich: The bread was a bit too crunchy and not fluffy. Flavor was good overall. Decent banh mi. Whole coconut jelly: Very refreshing. The jelly had different textures. Top half of the jelly is white, bottom half is clear. Pay at the counter. If paying cash, can get a little discount.

    Pho # 19
    Mario B.

    I recently decided to give this Pho place a try and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and value of the food. Had the number 19 large pho which was large enough to share. Ingredients were fresh, lots of noodles and meat. I could have used more fresh veggies, like jalapeños, and sprouts on the side. Broth was flavorful and came out pipping hot. I also ordered fried calamari, which was just ok. Flavor was great, crispy and light but there wasn't a lot on the plate for $11. Ambiance was ok, our server was super nice and kind. I would recommend it, no need to go to Stockton Blvd.

    #13 Combination Pho
    Jeff B.

    From a converted Ramen fan. I won't claim to preferring Pho over Ramen now but I can at least say that I can enjoy either one and there isn't a clear favorite. I was probably scorned from a few not so good Pho places before but the complaints I had previously were resolved here (flavorless broth, weird tasting meatballs, etc). Opted for the #13 Combination Pho (Large) and it did not disappoint, the broth was flavorful and they did not skimp on all cuts of beef, tripe and tendon. Finished as much as I could but still had some left over to take home. We also got an order of their egg roll appetizer which was just as delicious -- crunchy and each bite had equal amounts of filling. Overall, i'd say this place was great. Price is about what you'd expect from a Pho place in the area and service was nice and quick.

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    Lena T.

    Came here for dinner on a weekday and it was busier than expected. We were pointed to a table. I got the fried calamari appetizer and a bowl of pho. The calamari looked underdone and didn't have a golden color. It wasn't really crispy either. I probably would not get it again. The pho is pretty standard in terms of portion and taste. Overall a decent pho spot but nothing special in terms of food or service.

    Menu 1/2
    Lily N.

    I ordered takeout from here once and thought the food was acceptable so we dined in this time, but I was not happy with my food. We were there pretty early and the place was empty. I honestly felt like they may have served me old/leftover food from the day before. I ordered a Pho Tai. The broth was fine. The beef, however, was overcooked, dry, and tough. There was also some extra beef bits coating on it, not sure why as I don't usually see that. The noodles were hard and stuck together despite my efforts to loosen them up in the hot broth. Also, if you are craving Pho Ga for the chicken soup, don't order it here. They use the beef broth to make their chicken noodle soup. To add to the bad food we had, the booth I was seated in had a very dirty spot where it seemed like they never bothered cleaning/wiping. Overall, unsatisfied with my experience.

    Luke Y.

    Clean and nice relaxing feel.... Pho Y used to be the spot but since they closed I've been having a hard time finding great pho with great service. Their pho is best in the area from Sacramento to Elk Grove! Please go try them out. Just have to note.... Born and raised in San Jose so moving to Elk Grove was really hard trying to find great Pho! This is the spot!!!!

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    Alexandria Nicole B.

    Pho Basil were very quick to respond with resolution to the issue I encountered and have since apologized. They acknowledged the issue and informed the staff to ensure this doesn't happen again. Surely this was a one off and a learning experience. I have full faith and trust that they care about their customers. I will remain loyal as a regular. I would recommend the pork and shrimp spring rolls, pork banh mi and pork rice plates!! Trust me, I've tried all the other competitors and this is the best in town.

    David M.

    My vermicelli bowl was amazingly fresh and delicious. Service was outstanding. Such kind folks here. It's a typical Vietnamese restaurant ambiance setup. I'm not coming here for the atmosphere. It's great food and great service. What more can you ask for. I plan to be back soon.

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    Good food and good service! I always get their rare steak pho and they deliver good flavors every time.

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    Great place to eat if you're in the neighborhood. I love their taro salad. The calamari are a must try.

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    Their tofu spring rolls fried tofu taro seafood salad without seafood mainly anything that is pictured with meat you can always tell them to leave it out or no meats just noodles rice and veggies or tofu and their drinks are bomb love the Thai tea a… 

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    10 Years of Marriage & a Great Family Dinner!…read more Last night, my wife Sokny and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with our family, and we couldn't have asked for a better evening! We had dinner at Seafood House Quan Oc, and everyone definitely came hungry! Sokny and our daughter Skylie went with the seafood boil, and it was excellent! The seafood came with a delicious curry-style sauce that had so much flavor. Definitely one of the highlights of the meal! Our niece Maddie and youngest daughter Laila enjoyed the kids' chicken wings and fries, and Maddie also really liked the eggrolls. We shared an appetizer of crab cheese wontons, which were another hit. My mom had the garlic noodles, while I went with the fish fillet with rice and salad -- and it was all great! For drinks, Skylie had a Thai tea, while Sokny tried a Black Superman and a lemon drop. The lemon drop was unfortunately more lemonade than vodka, but hey... we still had a good laugh about it! Overall, the food was fantastic, but what made the night special was simply being together as a family. 10 years of marriage, lots of memories, and many more to come. Thank you to my beautiful wife for sharing this journey with me. I love you, Sokny!

    Walking into this place felt like stepping back into Vietnam for a few hours. From the moment we…read morearrived, the atmosphere, the energy, and the familiar sounds made us feel right at home. The restaurant has that warm and lively Vietnamese feeling that is hard to find outside of Vietnam. The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. You can tell the chefs take pride in their cooking because every bite tasted authentic and reminded us of family meals and gatherings back home. The portions were generous, and the ingredients tasted fresh and high quality. Whether you come for appetizers, seafood, grilled dishes, or traditional Vietnamese favorites, there is something for everyone to enjoy. One of the highlights of the evening was the karaoke. The sound system was excellent, the song selection was great, and it created such a fun environment for families and friends to enjoy together. There is something special about eating delicious food, singing your favorite songs, laughing with loved ones, and making memories that will last a lifetime. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the night. They made sure we were comfortable and checked on us regularly even when the restaurant became busy. Their hospitality added even more to the experience. If you are looking for a place that truly captures the feeling of Vietnam with authentic food, great service, and fun karaoke entertainment, this is definitely the place to visit. It is more than just a restaurant÷it feels like a little piece of Vietnam right here in America. We will absolutely be coming back and bringing more family and friends with us next time. Highly recommended for anyone who loves good food, good music, and great company!

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    Seafood House Quan Oc - Nice bar area

    Nice bar area

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    Captain Crab - The before. My hand for scale

    Captain Crab

    4.2(818 reviews)
    10.6 mi
    $$
    Eco-friendly
    Locally owned & operated

    Great food and excellent service! I recommend going before 6:00om to beat the crowd, we went at…read more5:00pm and were seated right away.

    Date night this week took us to Captain Crab , and this was our first time here! Let me just say…read more.. it did NOT disappoint! To start, the service was great. Right when you walk in, everyone was friendly and welcoming. It was a busy Saturday evening, but we were seated pretty quickly. Our waitress was also so friendly, and our food came out FAST and piping hot! In our past experiences at other crab boil restaurants, it can take forever just to get a table, let alone get your food. So we really appreciated how quickly everything came out here! Now, THE FOOD! My hubby and I both got the Dungeness crab with the mild Cajun & garlic butter seasoning. It came with potatoes and corn, and we also added a side of rice and the Cajun fries. The seasoning was SO good! It had plenty of flavor without being overly salty. The crab was delicious and cooked perfectly. And those Cajun fries?! They were super crispy and seasoned to perfection! The only thing I would have changed was that we weren't given any crab crackers or tools to help us get into the crab. We actually thought they didn't have any at first. We later asked and were provided with some, but it would have been nice if they were offered or brought out with our gloves and bibs since we ordered crab. Other than that, I really enjoyed our experience! I especially loved that the restaurant has a more relaxed atmosphere compared to some other crab boil spots. The seats were comfortable, the music wasn't extremely loud, and it still had a fun vibe while being quiet enough for us to actually have a conversation. Overall, I'm giving Captain Crab a 10/10! We'll definitely be back!

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    Captain Crab - The remnants of a delicious dinner. Will definitely come back.

    The remnants of a delicious dinner. Will definitely come back.

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